Harold L. Day

Harold L. Day serves as a Contract Specialist at the Federal Medical Center at Butner (FMC Butner), part of the Bureau of Prisons under the Department of Justice. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions to support the facility’s mission of delivering comprehensive medical, nutritional, and operational services to the federal inmate population. His responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, conducting market research, evaluating proposals, negotiating contract terms, and ensuring compliance with FAR and agency-specific regulations. He primarily handles acquisitions for healthcare support services, pharmaceuticals, food services, and medical supplies, ensuring that all procurements align with federal health standards and inmate welfare requirements. Mr. Day maintains a consistent working relationship with American Vet Solutions Inc., a key vendor providing specialized healthcare and logistical support services. His contractor engagements are primarily with established medical and food service wholesalers, reflecting a preference for proven, reliable suppliers capable of meeting stringent federal healthcare compliance standards. While he collaborates with a mix of large and small vendors, his contracting patterns emphasize performance reliability, regulatory adherence, and supply chain continuity over competitive bidding alone. His set-aside preferences show a strong orientation toward open competition, with 83.7% of awards issued without set-aside designation. However, he actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, accounting for 16.3% of his awards. This reflects a balanced approach—prioritizing mission-critical capacity while ensuring meaningful opportunities for qualified small businesses. Mr. Day’s procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 622110 (General Medical and Surgical Hospitals), reflecting his core responsibility for hospital-grade medical and dietary services. He also regularly procures through NAICS 424410 (Grocery Merchant Wholesalers) for institutional food services and NAICS 423450 for medical equipment and supplies. His technical expertise lies in healthcare logistics, dietary compliance, and pharmaceutical procurement, ensuring that all acquisitions meet the unique operational and regulatory demands of a federal correctional healthcare environment.